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Discussion in 'Philippines' started by spayrow, 25 Nov 2008.

  1. spayrow

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    Asia's first zoo...Manila Zoo has a land area of 5.5 hectares and has a current population of about 500 animals. There are 106 species, among which are 30 different kinds of mammals, 63 reptile species and 13 types of birds. In addition to popular zoo occupants such as elephant, tigers lions and the hippos, Manila Zoo also houses several endemic and indigenous species of animals like the bearcat, long-talied macaques and crocodiles.
     
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    Manila Zoo is an awful zoo. Not the worst I have ever visited but a collection that is going nowhere. I would not send, give or loan it any animals. It reckons it knows it all...hence it has never sent staff to any of the keeper training workshops. Nor has it, to my knowledge responded. It is not however the worst zoo in Manila. Read my report on Manila Zoo
     
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    When was the last time giraffes were at Manila Zoo?
     
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    They used to hold three giraffe. The last died in 2002, and there are no further plans to re-obtain them.
     
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    Were there ever rhinos of any species in Manila Zoo?
     
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    They used to have White Rhinos. The last died in the early 2000's I believe too.
     
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    Manila zoo is totally depressing even with the refurbishments. Avilon zoo in Rizal treats the animals much better
     
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